Bad idea?

[Pittsburgh412]

Any thoughts on me quitting Welbutrin 100mg twice a day (prescribed anti depressant ) cold turkey ? Today's day 1 and no side effects

[ChiveOn]

I don't think quittin any perscription without a doctors approval is smart.... Also not sure why this is posted in a steroids Q+A section...

[Pittsburgh412]

I'm on the app and its incredibly confusing as far as the forum goes

[OnTheSauce]

I'm on the app and its incredibly confusing as far as the forum goes

I love the app

[Bio-Active]

The app works great

[Capebuffalo]

The chance of developing Wellbutrin XL withdrawal symptoms may increase if you abruptly stop taking the medication. Therefore, if you are going to be taken off Wellbutrin XL, your healthcare provider may slowly decrease your dose to help minimize the symptoms of withdrawal. Symptoms associated with this type of withdrawal include dizziness, headaches, and insomnia.

[Bonaparte]

Just taper off of it for your own safety.

[RipOwens]

You should talk to ur doctor about this. You need to taper off of this. I have experience coming off another anti-depressant abruptly. Everything seemed fine for the first few days but the withdrawal symptoms come on slowly.
I wouldn't try it again. Why wouldn't you discuss this with ur doctor? Just my 2 cents.

[Pittsburgh412]

You should talk to ur doctor about this. You need to taper off of this. I have experience coming off another anti-depressant abruptly. Everything seemed fine for the first few days but the withdrawal symptoms come on slowly.
I wouldn't try it again. Why wouldn't you discuss this with ur doctor? Just my 2 cents.

What symptoms did you have? And did the subside or persist?

[RipOwens]

What symptoms did you have? And did the subside or persist?

Tough to explain, but sort of like dizziness. Every so often I would feel a dizziness or "out of it" sensation. Had it once or twice and didnt think much of it, but with each day it was happening more frequently. Happened with Zoloft for me.

[Pittsburgh412]

Tough to explain, but sort of like dizziness. Every so often I would feel a dizziness or "out of it" sensation. Had it once or twice and didnt think much of it, but with each day it was happening more frequently. Happened with Zoloft for me.

Only side effect of welbutrin withdrawal I fear is seizures

[Bonaparte]

Only side effect of welbutrin withdrawal I fear is seizures

No big deal. Those can only kill you...

[Pittsburgh412]

No big deal. Those can only kill you...

You have a risk of seizures on welbutrin if you consume alcohol . Almost eliminating you if you aren't prone due to alcohol consumption .

[BBJT200]

I was on wellbutrin XL.
Do NOT just stop taking it cold turkey.

Ask your doctor what they recommend for a way to taper off.

This is what I did:
Taper to 75mg for 3-4 days
taper to 50mg for 3-4 days
taper to 25mg for 3-4 days
off

or you could do this:

taper from 100 to 50mg for 7-8 days
stop taking it

I'd suggest the first one, you're least likely to have withdrawal effects.
Severe depression and mood swings is one, i believe seizures is another. Quitting this cold turkey is not something to be 'proud of' like quitting smoking cold turkey.
It can kill you.

[Pittsburgh412]

I was on wellbutrin XL.
Do NOT just stop taking it cold turkey.

Ask your doctor what they recommend for a way to taper off.

This is what I did:
Taper to 75mg for 3-4 days
taper to 50mg for 3-4 days
taper to 25mg for 3-4 days
off

or you could do this:

taper from 100 to 50mg for 7-8 days
stop taking it

I'd suggest the first one, you're least likely to have withdrawal effects.
Severe depression and mood swings is one, i believe seizures is another. Quitting this cold turkey is not something to be 'proud of' like quitting smoking cold turkey.
It can kill you.

It's day 2 with no side effects... You guys are prolly right